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MCD Series Installation Instructions
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DISCLAIMER
Milestone AV Technologies and its affiliated corporations and
subsidiaries (collectively "Milestone"), intend to make this
manual accurate and complete. However, Milestone makes no
claim that the information contained herein covers all details,
conditions or variations, nor does it provide for every possible
contingency in connection with the installation or use of this
product. The information contained in this document is subject
to change without notice or obligation of any kind. Milestone
makes no representation of warranty, expressed or implied,
regarding the information contained herein. Milestone assumes
no responsibility for accuracy, completeness or sufficiency of
the information contained in this document.
Chief® and ClickConnect™ are registered trademarks of
Milestone AV Technologies. All rights reserved.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: A WARNING alerts you to the possibility of
serious injury or death if you do not follow the instructions.
CAUTION: A CAUTION alerts you to the possibility of
damage or destruction of equipment if you do not follow the
corresponding instructions.
WARNING: Failure to read, thoroughly understand, and
follow all instructions can result in serious personal injury,
damage to equipment, or voiding of factory warranty! It is the
installer’s responsibility to make sure all components are
properly assembled and installed using the instructions
provided.
WARNING: Failure to provide adequate structural strength
for this component can result in serious personal injury or
damage to equipment! It is the installer’s responsibility to
make sure the structure to which this component is attached
can support five times the combined weight of all equipment.
Reinforce the structure as required before installing the
component.
WARNING:
Exceeding the weight capacity can result in
serious personal injury or damage to equipment! It is the
installer’s responsibility to make sure the combined weight of all
components located between the supporting structure and the
mount does not exceed 250 lbs (113.4 kg) [125 lbs (56.7 kg)
each faceplate].
• The weight capacity of the MCD may be LIMITED to
the lowest weight capacity of any other component
located between the MCD and the supporting structure!
WARNING: Use this mounting system only for its intended
use as described in these instructions. Do not use
attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Never operate this mounting system if it is
damaged. Return the mounting system to a service center for
examination and repair.
WARNING: Do not use this product outdoors.
IMPORTANT ! : The MCD Series mounts are designed to be
mounted to a 1-1/2" NPT or NPSM following ANSI/ASME
B1.20.1 (Schedule 40, 0.154" minimum thickness steel or
aluminum - ASTM B221) threaded extension column (not
included).
NOTE: The MCD Series includes:
• Accessory Model MCD6000 (to be used with Listed
Chief Accessory MSBU or MSBV interface brackets--
not included).
--SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS--
Installation Instructions MCD Series
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DIMENSIONS
LEGEND
1.01
10.15
FACE TILTS
5
UP
20
DOWN
FACE TILTS
5
UP
20
DOWN
4.01
8.02
1-1/2" NPSM
APPROXIMATE CENTER
OF DISPLAY
TOP MOUNTING BUTTON ON
MSBU/MSBV BRACKET GOES HERE
NOTE: MSBU/MSBV INTERFACE BRACKET
NOT SHOWN. THE MSBU/MSBV INTERFACE
BRACKET NEEDED FOR YOUR DISPLAY
WILL ADD DEPTH AND MAY AFFECT
LOCATION OF DISPLAY ON THE MOUNT.
DIMENSIONS: INCHES
Tighten Fastener
Apretar elemento de fijación
Befestigungsteil festziehen
Apertar fixador
Serrare il fissaggio
Bevestiging vastdraaien
Serrez les fixations
Loosen Fastener
Aflojar elemento de fijación
Befestigungsteil lösen
Desapertar fixador
Allentare il fissaggio
Bevestiging losdraaien
Desserrez les fixations
Open-Ended Wrench
Llave de boca
Gabelschlüssel
Chave de bocas
Chiave a punte aperte
Steeksleutel
Clé à fourche
Hex-Head Wrench
Llave de cabeza hexagonal
Sechskantschlüssel
Chave de cabeça sextavada
Chiave esagonale
Zeskantsleutel
Clé à tête hexagonale
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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
PARTS
5/32"
(Included)
9/16"
A (1)
[MCD Mount]
B (1)
5/16-18 x 3/8"
C (1)
5/32"
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INSTALLATION
WARNING: FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE
STRUCTURAL STRENGTH FOR THIS COMPONENT CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE
TO EQUIPMENT! It is the installer’s responsibility to make
sure the structure to which this component is attached can
support five times the combined weight of all equipment.
Reinforce the structure as required before installing the
component.
IMPORTANT ! : These installation instructions assume
that a 1-1/2" NPT or NPSM following ANSI/ASME
B1.20.1 (Schedule 40, 0.154" minimum thickness steel or
aluminum - ASTM B221) threaded extension column (not
included) has been properly installed and is in place.
Attaching Mount to NPT Pipe
CAUTION: Watch for pinch points. Do not place fingers
between moveable parts.
1. Thread the MCD mount (A) onto the existing 1-1/2" NPT or
NPSM pipe (not included) until tight, with a minimum of four
threads engaged. (See Figure 1)
2. Install and tighten the 5/16-18 x 3/8" set screw (B). (See
Figure 1)
Figure 1
Attaching Interface Bracket to Displays
1. Attach MSBU or MSBV interface bracket to displays
following instructions included with MSBU/MSBV interface
bracket kit.
Attaching Displays to Mount
1. While supporting both sides of display, align four mounting
buttons on interface bracket with four mounting holes in
mount. (See Figures 2, 3 and 4)
Figure 2
WARNING:
DISPLAY MAY WEIGH IN EXCESS OF 40 LBS!
Always use two people and proper lifting techniques when
installing or positioning display on mount.
2. Lower display into place listening for audible "click" to
ensure recessed area of mounting buttons are properly
seated in lower area of mounting holes and ClickConnect
mechanism has engaged. (See Fig. 2, 3 and 4)
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for second display.
Figure 3
(A)
NPT
Pipe
2
1
(B) x 1
1
(A)
Display
2
(A)
Back
of Display
MSBV interface
bracket
(example only)
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WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN LEAD TO
DISPLAY FALLING CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT! Ensure mounting
buttons are completely engaged in mounting holes.
Holes are provided in the faceplate for use with a padlock or
similar locking device, if desired. In addition, the pin and nut may
be removed from the upper holes and moved to the lower holes
for use as a more permanent locking device. (See Figure 4).
Figure 4
Removing Displays
1. Disconnect all power/audio/video cables.
2. Remove bolt or padlock from faceplate (if used).
(See Figure 5)
NOTE: The pin may have been used as a more permanent
locking device. If so, remove nut and pin and move
from the lower holes to the upper holes.
3. Pull back on flag on upper mounting hole and press pin
down into "Open" position. (See Figure 5)
WARNING: THE DISPLAY MAY WEIGH IN EXCESS OF
40 LBS EACH! Always use two people and proper lifting
techniques when installing or positioning display.
4. Carefully lift display from mount.
5. Lift up on pin and place flag back against faceplate to return
it to "Closed" position. (See Figure 5)
Figure 5
Adjusting Display
CAUTION: Watch for pinch points. Do not place fingers
between movable parts.
1
2
To use as a more
permanent lock, remove
pin and nuts and move
to lower holes.
A padlock or bolt may
be placed through latch holes
3
2
5
Remove bolt
or padlock
if used
Pin in
"Closed"
position -
Move to
"Open"
position to
remove
display
Pin in
"Open"
position -
Move to
"Closed"
position
after display
is removed
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Adjusting Roll
1. Loosen the Nylock roll adjustment nut on back of mounting
plate. (See Figure 6)
2. Tilt the faceplate left or right as required.
3. Tighten nut.
NOTE: Do NOT over tighten fasteners.
Adjusting Pitch
1. Adjust display to the desired pitch.
2. Tighten the pitch adjustment screw to hold mount in
position. (See Figure 6)
Figure 6
Roll
Adjustment
Pitch
Adjustment
Screw
Nut
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MCD Series Installation Instructions
Chief, a products division of
Milestone AV Technologies
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